Google attempts to undercut Apple’s iPhone XS with cheaper Pixel 3

Pixel 3 launch: Google to unveil iPhone challenger and smart home hub

Roberta Sherman
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11 October, 2018, 12:46

However, there were a few details, especially software ones, that we weren't aware of.

Google showed off one especially impressive feature that its Assistant app can perform: Call screening, which can screen a phone call for you if you don't recognize a number. That's impossible to gauge at this stage, though. Yes, after countless leaks, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are official. If you don't want to be disturbed, you can put the Pixel 3 face down on a surface to disable all its notifications.

The only changes are that it now supports 1080p resolution at 60fps versus the previous 720p at 60fps or 1080p at 30fps, and it now lets users play music in sync with other speakers Google's smart devices, like a Chromecast Audio dongle. And there's also Flip to Shhh, which will mute notifications if you set the phone screen down. There is a 12MP rear-facer on both handsets, while facing forward are two 8MP cameras. It means the phone can have more screen real estate, without having to allow for a thicker bezel at the top of a phone.

Three years after the last Chromecast refresh, Google has quietly taken the wraps off a new update to its hugely popular media streamer. The primary aim of the Hub is to control your smart home with a single device.

Limited adoption has reflected Google's hesitancy to go as wide and big in distributing and marketing the Pixel as Apple, which launched its last two iPhone line-ups in about 50 countries.

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Google has chosen the latest QualcommSnapdragon 845 processor for its new flagships and the RAM has been kept at 4GB with the internal storage being released in 2 variants, 64GB and 128GB on both the models and no scope for a microSD card.

We'll have to wait and see if it all works as advertised. Speaking of the rear, the Pixel Slate is a solid piece of metal with the G logo in the corner. However, both the phones are rated now at IP68 versus the IP67 of the Pixel 2. The battery has a larger 3.450mAh capacity. Google's custom wireless charging stand for the phones is another $80.

The Pixel line-up is known for its AI-enabled camera performance and Pixel 3 and 3 XL take it a bit further.

Other new camera features include a Photobooth mode (AI that snaps photos when it detects facial expressions), selective color mode, a Playground mode for playful photos (with stickers and captions), and super smooth video (with Motion Auto Focus and front-facing video stabilization).

Another concern is that Googlemade no reference at all to improvements to its HDR+ algorithm.

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A new feature, called "Top Shot" shoots a bunch of pictures in burst mode and then uses an algorithm to select the best one. You see a transcript of the response on the screen and you can choose to pick up or ignore the call.

When it comes to software, once again, there's nothing surprising here.

The Pixel 3 is priced from 95,000 yen and the Pixel 3 XL from 119,000 yen. They demonstrated this at Google I/O back in May and now Google is warning restaurants in New York, Atlanta, Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area about this.

The third major new Chrome OS feature is a streamlined split-screen view.

Stardew Valley is coming to mobile this month
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The 28-year-old princess, who is ninth in line to the throne, is due to marry liquor company executive Brooksbank Friday in St. Also taking up the role of bridesmaids will be Savannah and Isla Phillips, the daughters of Peter and Autumn Phillips.

Following Henry Cavill , Netflix has announced the cast of their eight episode Witcher series, which is now filming. Three Sorceresses were cast who will play varying roles - Tissaia de Vries, Fringilla Vigo, and Sabrina Glevissig.

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A message left with the firm representing Mayorga by USA TODAY Sports was not immediately returned on Wednesday. Unfortunately, it is now involved in a type of litigation that is very common in the United States of America.

This stopped Amazon from being able to find third-party companies to make devices using its Android-based Fire OS. European regulators said Google engaged in practices that prevented its rivals from competing and innovating.

President Donald Trump tried to explain why the Dow Jones had a bad dip on Wednesday, and blamed the Federal Reserve Bank. On Friday, federal data showed that the USA jobless rate fell to 3.7 percent in September, its lowest point since 1969.

In a Tuesday video, Niantic revealed that Sinnoh Pokemon (from the Diamond and Pearl Nintendo DS games) are coming to the game. Defense and stamina values will too be rebalanced, preventing tanky Pokémon from taking too long to defeat.

The Food and Drug Administration just approved the Gardasil 9 vaccine to be used in women and men ages 27 to 45 years old. But it will work against any of the other strains - remember, there are a total of nine - included in the vaccine.

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Even if you lose the first time, you'll be able to use your fortune to get more items and try again easily. Apparently, Nintendo wants to make the game a bit more relaxed for any Zelda noobs who might be playing.

World transportation systems must be transformed from fossil fuels to electric to take advantage of that shift to renewables. Australia has more than 21 coal-fired power stations in operation, and still relies heavily on coal for electricity.

Florida is braced for a hurricane 'catastrophe'
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Google Home Hub's best feature is not having a camera
We will hopefully know the answers to these questions before Google ships the Home Hub near the end of this month. The app sorts all your smart devices as per rooms as well, and lets you control each of them in a simple manner.